In the pursuit of a climate-neutral future, hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution to decarbonize various sectors. With its versatile applications, hydrogen is poised to play a vital role in achieving global sustainability goals.
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Indian Institute of Technology Indore has made a significant breakthrough in the production of green hydrogen gas on a large scale by utilizing PET waste in water.
In a significant shift, the UK Energy Secretary has indicated that nearly every home in the country is likely to require a heat pump by 2050, effectively ruling out the possibility of piping hydrogen into residential properties.
Toyota, the renowned automaker, has set its sights on the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle markets in Europe and China, with a goal of selling 200,000 hydrogen vehicles by 2030.
Tecniberia, the Spanish Association of Engineering, Architecture, and Technological Services Companies, is driving Spain’s ambition to become a global hub and exporter of green hydrogen.
Lhyfe, the leading green hydrogen producer, is spearheading the transition towards a decarbonized future with its ambitious production projects. With plans to establish multiple production sites in France and Germany by 2026, Lhyfe aims to drive the decarbonization of mobility and small-scale industries.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set ambitious goals for hydrogen production as part of its energy strategy review. The country aims to produce 1.4 million tons of hydrogen per year by 2031, with a vision to increase production tenfold to 15 million tons by 2050.
In a recent statement, Miguel Stilwell, the CEO of Portugal’s main utility EDP, criticized the European Union’s ambitious targets for green hydrogen production by 2030, deeming them inflated and unrealistic. Stilwell cited regulatory uncertainty and slow progress in the sector as major hurdles to achieving these goals.
Morocco is leading renewable hydrogen generation as global interest develops. Morocco is committed to reaching 80% renewable capacity by 2050 with massive production facility investments and a coordinated national strategy.
Four major European energy companies – TenneT, Gasunie Deutschland, Thyssengas, and bayernets – have jointly released a study titled “Quo vadis Elektrolyse?” advocating for the integration of hydrogen power plants and a dedicated hydrogen pipeline transmission grid to ensure Germany’s energy future.
